Borderlands Gamers Fuel the Next Generation of Citizen Science
Borderlands Gamers Fuel the Next Generation of Citizen Science
Researchers explore how video games can improve scientific understanding of the tree of life.
Researchers explore how video games can improve scientific understanding of the tree of life.
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Q&A: Thousands of RNA Viruses Newly Discovered in Ocean Water
Dan Robitzski | Apr 7, 2022 | 6 min read
The Scientist spoke with Ohio State University microbiologist Matthew Sullivan about a recent expedition that identified thousands of RNA viruses from water samples and cataloged them into novel phylogenic groups.
Whole-Genome Data Point to Four Species of Giraffe
Ruth Williams | May 6, 2021 | 4 min read
The genome sequences of 51 giraffes from all over Africa contribute to the latest attempt in an ongoing pursuit to pin down a species number.
Game On
The Scientist | Jan 2, 2013 | 1 min read
Check out some of the games being used in serious scientific research, education, and treatment.
Games for Science
The Scientist | Jan 1, 2013 | 10+ min read
Scientists are using video games to tap the collective intelligence of people around the world, while doctors and educators are turning to games to treat and teach.
Filling in the Missing Letters
Cristina Luiggi | Jul 3, 2012 | 1 min read
A new algorithm brings together data from second - and third - generation genome sequencers.
Video Gamers Help Solve Disease
Jef Akst | Dec 20, 2011 | 1 min read
The collective intelligence of thousands of video game players is helping researchers understand the regulation of more than 500 different disease genes.